Exploring Faith and the Depressed Brain with Author David Anderson

Despite having a depressed brain, he turned his passion for writing into a book that won first place in a Writer’s Digest contest. Listen as author David Anderson discusses what it’s like being a person of faith with clinical depression. 

Highlights

• Writing a contest-winning book on a depressed brain
• Shame, Faith and Depression
• Chemical imbalance controversy 
• Signs of clinical depression
• Difference between situational and clinical depression
• Science-based ways to alleviate depression
• Signs you may want to get tested or clinical depression
• Is “having Jesus” all you need to be happy? 
• Is depression a sign of a lack of faith or character? 
• Can a faith that doesn’t allow you to be human or honest with yourself and honest with God sustainable?
• You’re not responsible for being born with a condition. You are responsible for making adjustments. 
• If it fits your personality, you have talent for it and you love doing it - go for it! You’ll have a much better chance at success.